Derelict buildings at two former MIT sites in Ōtara to be demolished

Deteriorating and vacant buildings at two former Manukau Institute of Technology sites in Ōtara will be demolished, clearing the way for future redevelopment of more than eight hectares of Crown land. Housing Minister Chris Bishop outlined the plan in a Beehive Government Releases statement. The demolition will remove unsafe and unused structures on the two MIT sites and free up the adjoining Crown land for upcoming redevelopments. The move is aimed at preparing the land for future projects by making the sites safe and available for new uses. No further details on timelines, specific redevelopment plans or future occupants were provided in the statement.